There are two parts: the innate immune system and the humoral (also called acquired, because it has exposure memory) immune system. The innate immune system leaps into play as soon as a virus (or other antigen) enters the body. It attacks the virus immediately and tries to disable it and […]
Cell phones, tablets, Kindle reading devices and handheld games have Americans spending a lot of time peering down at their laps.While the gadgets are a source of entertainment and help keep people connected to friends and coworkers, more so that I like a lot of times, handheld devices are […]
Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce Low levels of vitamin D prior to catching COVID-19 were linked to worse illness, a study found. Vitamin D helps bolster the immune system to tackle viruses that attack the lungs, researchers said. Vitamin D is “one piece of the complex puzzle” underlying severe COVID-19, the scientists […]
Stress is tough on you. When you learn to reduce your work stress, your overall stress decreases as well! We spend most of our waking hours doing this thing we call “work” so that we can provide for our families. Unfortunately, for far too many people, work produces a […]
Disc disease, degenerated discs, slipped discs, herniated discs are common terms often related to back pain, both in your lower back and neck. Most people in the medical profession use these terms with patients, so I want to explain them to you. What do these terms mean? How do these […]
John stood up from the bench, straightened his Army uniform, and studied the crowd of people making their way through Grand Central Station. He looked for the girl whose heart he knew, but whose face he didn’t, the girl with the rose. His interest in her had begun thirteen […]
“When you’re adjusted – I’m NOT just CRACKING your BACK. Here’s what I mean.” Proprioceptive stimulation triggers the release of endorphins. These endorphins cause a near instant and temporary relief similar to pain medication making you less aware of your problem without any side effects. This has a secondary benefit: […]
An Australian study in the late 1970s showed that when one spouse dies, the other experiences a weakened immune system. Your immune system is key. This helps explain why grieving spouses have more diseases and a higher death rate than others of similar age.Other studies have shown that heart […]
“When you’re adjusted – I’m NOT just CRACKING your BACK. Here’s what I mean.” Proprioceptive stimulation triggers the release of endorphins. These endorphins cause a near instant and temporary relief similar to pain medication making you less aware of your problem without any side effects. This has a secondary benefit: […]
In much of the developed world, resting is synonymous with sitting. We sit in desk chairs, eat from dining chairs, commute seated in cars or on trains, and then come home to watch Netflix from comfy couches. With brief respites for walking from one chair to another, or short intervals […]